Top Things to do in Canberra
What to do and see in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: The Best Government Buildings
You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
Restaurants in Canberra
1. Parliament House
2. High Court of Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By cantrav7 - Canberra, Australia
It is certainly a very interesting building. The staff in the Court are incredibly helpful in explaining the building and what happens there.
3. Australian Parliament House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,803 reviews
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers visitors to Canberra a unique experience. Visit Parliament House and experience Australia's robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. You’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation. Parliament House is open every day except Christmas Day. Non-sitting days 9am-5pm Sitting days Mon-Tue 9am-6pm, Wed-Thu 8.30am-6pm
Reviewed By mancinellifamily - Wood Wood, Australia
A great clean city with lots of free activities, Parliament House was a definite must see and the rest of Canberra is just beautiful in Autumn leaves, fantastic gardens, perfect weather
4. Museum of Australian Democracy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,268 reviews
Located in the nationally heritage listed Old Parliament House, MoAD is an inspiring experience in one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Offering authentically restored heritage spaces, thought provoking exhibitions and fun family trails, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Wander through the restored Chambers and Prime Minister's suite, discover first hand stories of journalists in Truth, Power and a Free Press, laugh at the year's best political cartoons in Behind the Lines and more. Kids will enjoy the free daily facilitated craft activities in our PlayUP space. Open daily 9.00am–5.00pm (closed Christmas Day) Entry: Free
Reviewed By 674belindam - Sydney, Australia
Loved MoAD! Great to have a peek around Old Parliament House, and particularly look through the offices exactly as they were when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister - so very different from office work spaces now. Also being able to sit in the House of Representatives and the Senate was fabulous. There are also various exhibitions held here, which are interesting. We spent a while looking through the political cartoons of the previous year, which was great for a giggle.
5. Royal Australian Mint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,533 reviews
A working factory, a Commonwealth Heritage Site & a multi tourism award-winning cultural attraction. The Mint puts icons of Australia's cultural heritage directly into each of the hands of its people & visitors. Images on Australian coins produced by the Mint are conversation starters & history markers; statements on who we are & where we've come from. See how the coins are made from the Factory viewing platform & interactive multimedia displays. Spot Titan, the Mint's dancing robot whose job it is to pour coins into a hopper. Discover the fascinating world of coins through a FREE guided tour. Mint your very own coin or purchase a coin from the Mint's Coin Shop as a memento of your visit or a gift for a loved one. End your visit with a coffee or light snack at the Mint's Café. Everyone has a coin story to share – coins are a great way to create lasting memorable experiences that you can share with friends & family. Visit today & join the millions of collectors across the world.
Reviewed By GT191979 - Melbourne, Australia
Never visited however ... But a must do....on my Wishlist! ???? All I am able to say is that their online shopping experience is with delight ???? prompt, A1 Service and packaging is remarkable coming from a coin collector. So thank you to all the staff on there wonderful customer service for another “Happy Customer” Tania
6. National Library of Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 690 reviews
Welcome to the National Library of Australia – the home of Australian stories. Whether you are a culture lover looking to visit an exhibition, a researcher uncovering new knowledge from our 10-million-items-and-counting collection, or you need a gift from the Bookshop, followed by a coffee at Bookplate cafe, plan your visit today. Our three exhibition galleries are free to enter and open from 9am to 5pm every day. The National Library Bookshop is open daily, as is Bookplate Cafe. The Reading Rooms are open daily except on public holidays. In accordance with our COVID-safe regulations, during your visit, please follow all precautions that are in place to protect you, other visitors, and our staff, including checking in, physical distancing and personal hygiene. Please stay home if you’re unwell – visitors exhibiting symptoms of illness may be asked to leave. Visit our website, nla.gov.au, or follow us on social media for more information about our opening hours and what’s on.
Reviewed By raodevi10 - Fairy Meadow, Australia
Magnificent View of NLA on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin from Commonwealth Bridge enroute to its location in Parkes is forever memorable sight thats likened to Parthenon on Acropolis in Greece by me & my family and probably by most tourists & visitors; NLA is a treasure trove of national historical Books, magazines, pictures, photographs, maps, sheet music, manuscripts & websites; collection of publications made available to the Australian public being a national reference & research library by virtue of legal deposit of books by Australian authors, digital and hard-copy Australian published materials; NLA is a must see landmark Commonwealth Heritage listed National Monument & Depository of Knowledge. NLA houses a Bookshop with Souvenirs, Bookplate Cafe', Reading Rooms of various collections, TROVE the National Bibliographic Database and Exhibition Galleries featuring artists, authors or historical voyages for eg. the Exhibition of Captain Cook and the Pacific for public information & entertainment. Our visit to 'Cook and the Pacific' as given below was one of my many memorable visits and awesome experience at NLA the Australian Icon???? that exudes cool calm & collected aura. COOK and the PACIFIC EXHIBITION at National Library of Australia an interesting historical expose' of an enigmatic Explorer, Navigator, Cartographer Captain James Cook & his Ship Endeavour; Cook's Voyages of Discovery from 1768-1780 three extraodinary expeditions were both scientific & strategic covering Pacific Islands, Polynesian Cultures, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii! ???? ????????????????️????Someone had to do it for the benefit of prevailing & the generations to come???? Also on display Beauty Rich & Rare Sound and Light experience of Natural Beauty through the eyes & genus of the Naturalist Joseph Banks????????????????????????
7. ACT Legislative Assembly
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 10 reviews
